Blogs from Busan, South Korea, Asia

Tour Day 123, Cruise Day 25 – “The UN Memorial Cemetery, Busan Museum & Gukje Market” Shore Excursion – Busan (Pusan), South Korea – Korea's UN Memorial Cemetery honors fallen United Nations soldiers killed in battle during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. This serene park spreads across a grassy plain, with memorial sites including the Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, two Turkish monuments, the Greek Monument, Australian Monument, British Commonwealth Monument and two ponds. At the Busan Museum, discover seven regular exhibition rooms spread over three floors, as well as the Kiln Exhibition Hall and the Outdoor Exhibition Hall. The museum's role is to showcase traditional culture through a wealth of excavated relics and meticulous research. Artifacts housed here range from the Prehistoric Age to the modern period. Pagodas, Buddhist statues and monuments are ... read more

2023_Blog 28_Japan April 17 Port of Call: At Sea – Weather: 54°F/12°C – Scattered clouds – Wind: 11.3 mph. After leaving Kanazawa we are sailing across to South Korea to visit the port city of Busan. This was a substitute port to replace the previously scheduled stop in Vladivostok. Being adaptable is a key feature in travelling. Today we relaxed and once again attended the Mariner Lunch followed by a complimentary wine tasting session. In preparation for our stop in South Korea tomorrow, guests were required to pick up group letters that corresponded to the time when you wanted to be inspected. We are scheduled for a shore excursion so that precludes the need for a ticket; shore excursions are automatically first in line. No photos posted with this blog today.... read more

I'm liking these 50 min. Flights! Flying into Busan in daylight, really helps to understand the geographical landscape of the city. The 2nd largest in South Korea. Huge forested mountains and tall skyscraper buildings in every nook and cranny and beautiful beaches along side. I don't think we've been to a city with so many beaches , beautiful clean soft sand within minutes of the tube station and also within minutes of a woodland walk. The weather has continued to be lovely, though the Koreans are all now wearing puffy jackets !(It's 20C) So we've had our last few days of the trip exploring the city. Cultural and the largest department store..in the World....(they say) Our daily bit of fun has been trying to beat the gangs of little old ladies to the lifts in the ... read more

Thursday, 17th October 2019 After a brief 4D3N stint, it was time for me to bid farewell to Jeju as I made my way back to Busan in the morning. Jeju to me is a beautiful and peaceful island. At least in the area where I stayed, the crowds were thin and the main thoroughfare wasn't teeming with people. Arriving back to Busan city centre in the afternoon, I had a quick wash-up in the hotel before heading to the colourful Gamcheon Cultural Village. It was said that no visit to Busan would be complete without setting foot to one of their most iconic cultural village and taking pictures with the Little Prince statute. In the evening, I hopped onto the metro to bring me to the doorsteps of Spaland Shinsegae Centum City. This is one ... read more

Sunday, 13th October 2019 So the bus dropped me off at Haeundae Beach after the tour where I headed straight to one of the restaurants serving the Busan pork rice soup. It was easy to fall in love with this dish given how light in taste the soup was. With generous portion of pork slices and tasty appetisers, it made a really fulfilling meal option for me especially after a long day out since early morning. After lunch, I walked around the beach area for a while and was really amazed by the number of skyscrapers dotting the main street. It was a warm October afternoon perfect for an ideal time at the beach. Determined to score a memorable sunset view, I made an impromptu decision to head to Dadaepo Beach, some 37 stations away on ... read more